Promoting Excellence in Licensing
The IoL
The Institute of Licensing (IoL) is the professional body for licensing practitioners across the UK, comprising licensing practitioners from local authorities, other public sector organisations, licensed trade and private legal practice.
What We Do
The IoL partners with a range of organisations and individuals to promote licensing at all levels, including national Government. We are a leading provider of licensing training, publications and news from around the UK.
Join Us
Benefits of being an IoL member include discounted training course fees, full access to the IoL website including a large resource area, free copies of IoL’s Journal & LINK magazine, discounted publications and partner discounts.Latest News
Introduction of Respect Orders, Youth and Housing Injunctions
New Respect Orders have come into force across England and Wales, replacing the existing anti-social...
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Budget 2026: Key licensing and regulatory implications
The 2026 budget outlined several announcements with potential implications for licensing, the licensed trade, hospitality...
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Government backs licensing reform and digital applications in response to small business red tape review
Small Business Regulatory Taskforce.
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Scotland records second consecutive fall in alcohol-specific deaths as ministers pledge further action
Alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland have fallen for the second year in succession, according to new...
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- Discounted training course fees
- Full access to IoL website + additional resources
- Free copies of the LINK magazine
- Free copies of the IoL Journal
- Discounted publications
- Discounts from our Partners
Our Partners
